Specimens of Early English Metrical Romances, chiefly written during the early part of the Fourteenth Century; to which is prefixed an Historical Introduction, intended to illustrate the Rise and Progress of Romantic Composition in France and England.

Bookseller

Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

71932

Title

Specimens of Early English Metrical Romances, chiefly written during the early part of the Fourteenth Century; to which is prefixed an Historical Introduction, intended to illustrate the Rise and Progress of Romantic Composition in France and England.

Author

ELLIS, George

Format/Binding

19th c. green straight-grain morocco, gilt emblems; a.e.g.

Book Condition

Used - Old armorial bookplate in each volume; 19th c. ink gift inscription; bindings scuffed and with some color added; all volumes tig

Edition

First edition.

Publisher

Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme,

Place of Publication

London:

Date Published

1805.

Pages

3 vols.

Size

Small 8vo,

Note

May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Gilt

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First Edition

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